Sunroof / Moonroof Frame: Service and Repair

Moonroof Frame and Drain Tube Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

1. Remove the headliner. Service and Repair

2. Disconnect the drain tubes (A).






3. Remove the clips (A) securing roof wire harness (B) and moonroof motor subharness (C) from the moonroof frame (D).






4. With an assistant holding the frame (A), remove the bolts starting at the rear, and release the rear hook (B) by moving the frame forward.

5. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the front door opening. Take care not to scratch the interior trim or the body, or tear the seat covers.






Front drain tube

6. Remove these items:
- Kick panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area

- Driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation

- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation

- Passenger's side: EPS control unit Service and Repair

7. Pull the front drain valve (A) out of the body hole. Tie a string to the top end of the drain tube (B), then pull the drain tube down out of the A-pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.






Rear drain tube

8. Remove these items from the trunk compartment: Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area
- Spare tire lid

- Tool box spacer

- Trunk rear trim panel

- Trunk rear side trim panel

9. Pull the rear drain valve (A) out of the body hole. Tie a string to the top end of the rear drain tube (B), then pull the drain tube down out of the C-pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.











10. Install the frame and the drain tube in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and the drain valves using compressed air.

- To install a new drain tube, tie the string left in the body during drain tube removal to the top end of the new drain tube, and pull it up into the roof.

- Check the frame seal.

- Clean the surface of the frame.

- When installing the frame, first attach the rear hook into the body holes.

- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.

- When connecting the drain tubes, slide them over the frame nozzles at least 10 mm (0.39 in.).

- Install the tube clips (A) on the drain tubes (B) as shown.

- After all parts are installed, including the headliner, reset the moonroof control unit. Programming and Relearning

- Do the glass position adjustment. Adjustments

11. Check for water leaks. Adjustments Let the water run freely from a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure spray.